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5512
1950s

an early 1950s production Florence Knoll for Knoll International lounge chair with loose back and seat cushions all resting on four turned tapering legs; professionally refinished with new butter-yellow linen upholstery; excellent vintage condition with sturdy hardwood frame

Height: 
30.5" 33" (height with back cushion)
Seat height: 
19" arm: 23"
Width: 
31.5"
Depth: 
30.5"
$6,500
Available
Large 1950s Hollywood Regency mirror with etched and mirrored glass frame, Pioneer Glass & Mirror Co., 1956.
5500
stamped 'January 1956'

A stunning mid-century Hollywood Regency wall mirror dated January 1956 en verso;  the tall rectangular mirror plate within an exceptional undulating glass frame of clear and etched mirrored glass with chrome mounts at each corner; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; some foxing to mirror

Height: 
64.5"
Width: 
43.5"
Depth: 
2.5
$8,200
Available
5531

each of graceful form with long cylindrical neck above a bulbous body; the whole adorned with applied striated decoration in a graduated color pattern from white to aqua; resting on brass canted bases; height: 17.25" (top of glass)  28.25"  (top of shade); good vintage condition with no chips or cracks; some imperfections in glass inherent in the glass blowing process; some pitting to brass; professionally rewired

Height: 
17.25" (top of glass) 28.25" (top of shade)
Diameter: 
7"
$4,250
Sold
60570
1959

designed in 1959 by Bodil Kjær to accompany her iconic ‘James Bond’ desk in a well-figured and deeply patinated rosewood; manufacrtured by E. Pedersen & Søn for Jason Møbler; fitted with one filing drawer and one smaller drawer all supported on steel supports; good vintage condition with professionally restored finish; key plate removed and filled

Height: 
24.5"
Width: 
17.25"
Depth: 
24"
$4,250
Available
5476
1950s

of stylish mid-century design in the manner of Tommi Parzinger, with ivory-glazed oblelisk-form base emanating two deeply scrolled brass arms supporting candle form socket holders;  centering a cylindrical brass rod and finial; all atop a black marble base with white veining; 18.5" (top of ceramic)  35: (top of shade); good vintage condition with light overall wear; minor pitting to brass; professionally rewired. 

Height: 
18.5" (top of ceramic) 35: (top of shade)
Width: 
12.5"
Depth: 
6"
$2,450
5503
1950s

the tall and striking ribbed art glass lamp of conical form in luminous smoked glass all resting on a brass base; Empoli is known as the other Italian mid-century glass. Simpler in design than their Murano cousins, the simple traditional styles of Empoli glass were quickly adapted to the sparse abstract shapes of mid 20th century modernism. The vast majority of mid century-styled Empoli glass was made for the American market; height: 21.25" (top of glass)  32" (top of shade); good vintage condition with no chips or cracks; professionally rewired; even wear to re-painted base

Height: 
21.25" (top of glass) 32" (top of shade)
Diameter: 
6.25"
$1,850
Sold
5502

each hand-blown shapely lamp with a nod to Chinese ceramic ginger jars composed of a luminous crackle-glass; all resting on gold painted wooden bases; height: 15.75" (top of glass) 26" (top of shade); good vintage condition with no chips or cracks; rubbing to gold; professionally rewired 

Height: 
15.75" (top of glass) 26" (top of shade)
Diameter: 
7"
$2,760
Sold
5486
1960s

of large scale, the robust lamp of octagonal baluster form with everted lip above an ovoid body all resting on a splayed foot and circular base; decorated overall in a rich drip glaze in colors of ochre, green, brown and ivory; 18.5" (top of ceramic)  30.5" (top of shade); good vintage condition with no chips or cracks; professionally rewired

Height: 
18.5" (top of ceramic) 30.5" (top of shade)
Diameter: 
13"
$2,200
Sold
5488
1950s

A stunning and rare ash credenza or sideboard designed by Paul László for Brown Saltman c.1950s ,USA as part of the "Basket Weave" collection; this classic California Modern design featuring two doors sheathed in convex square wooden tiles adhered in a basket weave pattern with alternating grain all flanked by three bookmatched drawers; raised on short tapering supports; Stamped - Brown Saltman Co - South Gate, California;  good vintage condition with warm patina; professionally refinished

Height: 
34"
Width: 
66"
Depth: 
19"
$14,500
Available
5489
1950s

A stunning ash desk designed by Paul László for Brown Saltman c.1950s ,USA as part of the "Basket Weave" collection; this classic California Modern design features two cabinet doors flanking the kneehole; one door opens to reveal an open shelf while the other provides three sliding drawers. It also has a center drawer with dividers for desk accessories and such. This piece can also be used as a console table. Stamped - Brown Saltman Co - South Gate, California; good vintage condition with professionally refinished surface

Height: 
28.5" (kneehole: 23.25")
Width: 
63.25" (kneehole: 26.5")
Depth: 
18.5"
$6,800
Sold

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